Posted on: 05 December 2016
ID 532819

Writer

Face2face Africa, a Pan-African online media platform, is seeking an experienced Writer for full-time employment.

Job Summary

As a staff writer, you will be part of an excellent team that will be responsible for identifying and covering breaking news and African affairs from a research-driven, thought-provoking perspective for our online news platform.

Job Description

  • Gather information about newsworthy events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
  • Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
  • Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
  • Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
  • Write and edit news stories and features per Face2FaceAfrica.com writer’s guideline.
  • Review and evaluate notes taken about news events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
  • Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
  • Write reviews of literary, musical, or other artwork, based on knowledge, judgment, or experience.
  • Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
  • Ensure work is well-written, accurate and submitted to deadline.
  • Suggest images to accompany written pieces.
  • Liaise with colleagues to plan the daily content and the character of the publication.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information.
  • Keep up to date with trends and developments relating to the platform’s subject matter.
  • Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
  • Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.

 Qualification and Requirements

  • A minimum of a Degree required.
  • At least 1-3 years working experience.
  • Must be an excellent, experienced and motivated writer to join our editorial team as staff writers/journalists.

This position is home-based!

Occupation:
Journalists
Media, journalism jobs
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Full-time


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